Pacific Masters Swimming has lost one of its staunchest supporters, volunteers, and participants. Richard Smith, 93, passed away Monday, August 19th of heart related problems.

Richard served Pacific Masters as its long time treasurer, stroke and turn judge, convention delegate, and was part of the US Masters Legislation Committee and Finance Committee. Richard, along with his wife Joan, were presented with the US Masters Ransom J Arthur Award in 2000 in recognition of their esteemed contributions to the Masters swimming program locally, regionally, and nationally. He was also Pacific Masters Contributor of Year in 2001.

Richard was also an excellent swimmer  [ More ]  

Phil Bowen, Walnut Creek Masters, is on the phone. When he hangs up, he looks at his wife, Suzanne Heim-Bowen, and says, 'I'm going to England. Or Sri Lanka. Or an 18 day trip around the world. I have to be on a plane tonight." No, Phil isn't an international troubleshooter, but a well-respected cameraman for hire. Ever hear of "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Chasing Mavericks," "Star Wars," "Hunt for Red October," "The Lone Ranger," "Minority Report," "Dark of the Moon," or "The X Files"? These are only a few of the motion pictures and television programs that list Phil Bowen in their credits.

Phil and ET (Phil is on the right)

Phil is a whirlwind--a fast talking, joke cracking guy who remembers names and events from 30 years ago. He is also a past All American swimmer at Foothill College Community College, Los Altos and has won gold, silver and bronze medals as

The results of the Sixth Annual Modesto Area Aquatic Club Short Course Meters Swim Meet, are posted. Seven FINA World Masters Short Course Meters were broken at the fast deep water community college pool.

Laura Val broke three records (Womens 60-64 50 Free, 100 Free and 400 Free), Richard Burns two records (Men 70-7450 Back and 100 Back) and David Guldea two records(Men 70-74 50 Breaststroke, and 100 Breaststroke) in the fast pool at Modesto Community College.    

Thanks to Tom Kara and the MAAC swim team for organizing the meet

The Pacific Masters local meets are being scheduled. If your club would like to have a sanctioned pool or open water meet to be put on the Pacific Masters 2014 schedule, please conplete the proper form.

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Pacific Masters is on its way to break last years number of registered swimmers. Currently there are 10,866 registered Pacific Masters Swimmers. Below is a list of clubs that have more than 100 registered swimmers. Thank to all the coaches, who without their hard work and dedication, we would not be able to serve our swimmers.